The Cytoskeleton is a network of fibers throughout the cell's cytoplasm. it is one of the most important organelles in the cell, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, for cells without cell walls, such as the Eukaryotic cells inside your body, the Cytoskeleton determines the shape of the cell. The Cytoskeleton does this with its large framework of intermediate filaments. Secondly, because of the dynamic collection of micro filaments and microtubles the Cytoskeleton can be continually assemble and disassemble in different parts, resulting in the movement of the cell. Thirdly, the micro filaments and microtubles can help move organelles from place to place and anchor them in the cell. Fourthly, during cell division, microtubles accomplish movement of the chromosomes to the daughter nucleus. Then micro filaments help to divide the two developing cells by constricting the central region of the cell. Some fun facts about the Cytoskeleton is that it has a three part structure, makes up the cells muscle and skeleton systems, mostly made of micro filaments, microtubules and intermediate filaments, contains a large number of proteins, and also helps to take place in endosytosis (the intake of external materials).
Some diseases associated with the Cytoskeleton are mainly neurodegeneration disorders, due to a mutation in the Cytoskeletons ability to transport vesicles across the cell. Diseases such as Alzheimer's, Taupathies, Polyglutamine, Amyotropic lateral scelerosis, and Parkinsons are just a few of these neurodegeration disorders assciated with the Cytoskeleton.
I picked the Cytoskeleton because of its incredible function inside the cell. Its the infrastructure for all Eukaryotic cells within your body. It helps transport vesicles and other organelles across the cell to where they are needed. It helps in cell division to pull the two new cell's apart. It's the reason why Eukaryotic cells can move around the body to stop infections and disease. The Cytoskeleton is truly one of the most important organelles in the cell.
